Sterile Processing Tech II

Newton-Wellesley Hospital
vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement
United States, Massachusetts, Newton
2014 Washington Street (Show on map)
Oct 22, 2025
Job Summary Join Mass General Brigham, where your work makes a difference every day. As part of our world-class healthcare system, you'll be supported by a team that values your growth, well-being, and contributions to patient care. At Newton-Wellesley Hospital, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, we combine the best of academic medicine with a community hospital feel-helping you build a career with purpose and progression. About the Role As a Sterile Processing Technician II, you'll play a critical role in patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments and medical devices are properly decontaminated, assembled, sterilized, and ready for use. You'll collaborate closely with the Operating Room and other departments to maintain the highest standards of quality and compliance. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and is looking for a career pathway within one of the nation's leading healthcare systems. What You'll Do Prepare, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and trays according to IAHCSMM and CBSPD standards. Inventory and restock sterile supplies across hospital departments. Operate and monitor sterilization equipment, maintaining accurate records. Utilize scanning and computer systems for instrument tracking and case picking. Assist with onboarding and training new staff. Rotate as needed between the Main SPD, GI, and OSC departments. What You'll Bring Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience: At least 1 year of Sterile Processing or Central Processing experience preferred. Certification: IAHCSMM or CBSPD certification preferred or willingness to obtain within one year. Skills: Attention to detail, ability to multitask, and commitment to maintaining safety and sterilization standards. Why You'll Love Working Here At Mass General Brigham, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program designed to support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being-including: Career Ladder Advancement: Grow from Technician I to III through certification, continuing education, and experience-based promotion. Sign-On Bonus Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid time off; tuition reimbursement; retirement savings with employer match; and more. Supportive Environment: Access to system-wide training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. *Work That Matters: Every tray you assemble contributes directly to life-saving care for patients in our community. Qualifications: Education: - High school diploma or equivalent education required. - Effective written and verbal communications skills required. - Completion of Central Processing Technology Course required. Experience: At least three (3) years of sterile processing experience required performing all Sterile Processing functions within an operative setting. Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Registered Central Service Technician (C.R.C.S.T) or Certified Sterile Process/Dist Tech (C.S.P.D.T) or equivalent Required. License/ Registration: Registered Central Service Technician (C.R.C.S.T) or Certified Sterile Process/Dist Tech (C.S.P.D.T) or equivalent required. Knowledge and Skills: - Demonstrates proper preparation of instruments for sterilization. - Practices proper techniques for all biological testing of sterilizers. - Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of steam sterilization and associated record-keeping. - Demonstratesknowledge of principles and recommended practice of Sterrad low temp sterilization and associated record-keeping. - Practices proper technique for cleaning, disinfecting, and decontamination of instrumentation. - Performs ATP testing on endoscopes, instruments and surfaces as required. - Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of utilizing the endoscope processor and associated record-keeping. - Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of cleaning and disinfecting flexible scopes. - Demonstrates understanding of the distribution systems utilized by the department. - Demonstrates the proper utilization of the computer systems. - Demonstrates the procedures for providing cases to the Operating Room. - Participates in department quality improvement/performance improvement processes. Fiscal Responsibility: N/A Supervisory Responsibility: N/A Physical Environment: Physical environment has distraction from machine orrelated noise or exposure to unpleasant elements such as chemical fumes, dust, or temperature variations. Duties involve cleaning with exposure to soil, odors, dust, blood, body fluids, or other unpleasant elements. Physical Standards of Job Description: - Constantly - 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity - Frequently - 25% to 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity - Occasionally - 5% to 25% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity - Rarely - under 5% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity - N/A - not applicable Basic activity being performed C F O R N/A Comments Walking u Standing u Sitting with back support u without back support u Reaching Overhead u Forward u Lateral u Low u Stooping u Bending at waist u Crouching u Bending at knees u Kneeling u Climbing u Crawling u Twisting u Balance u Other: Other: Pushing Tasks by weight 5 lbs Carts can weigh +/- 1000 lbs. 5-15 lbs 15-40 lbs 40-75 lbs u 75-100 lbs+ u Pulling Tasks by weight 5 lbs Carts can weigh +/- 1000 lbs. 5-15 lbs 15-40 lbs 40-75 lbs u 75-100 lbs+ u Lifting Tasks by weight 5 lbs Laundry and towels can weigh +/- 50 lbs. and kits can weigh +/- 30 lbs. 5-15 lbs 15-40 lbs 40-75 lbs u 75-100 lbs+ u Sensory Requirements Yes No Comments Visual Activity Close paper work u VOI used u Color vision required u Visual monotony u Hearing Activity Conversation u Monitoring Equipment u Telephone u Transcription u Background Noise u Sensory Discrimination Hot/Cold u Sharp/Dull u The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified. Additional Job Description Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.